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Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter

Conference Services Operations Specialist

Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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This position reports to the Vice President of Global Conferences & Events and is a hybrid/remote position.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development of the department budget

Track department budget

Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in department budget

Create, edit and maintain templates for departmental information and programs

Prepare expense/revenue reports and assist in reconciliation of department and annual conference budgets

Review, prepare and reconcile all expense reports including travel expenses. Work closely with the accounting department.

Participate in cost savings meetings and revenue generation brainstorms.

Track and process accounts receivables

Manage all correspondence, memos, reports, minutes and other departmental documents

Answer telephone calls, update department voicemail and respond to annual conference emails consistently. Maintain department calendar, inventory of department supplies, sort and distribute department mail

Assist department staff with filing, distribution of various documents and coordinating travel arrangements

Calendar management for department

Coordinate, organize and attend weekly department meetings, monthly annual conference meetings, and various other meetings as requested

Manage contract paperwork and follow-up for the department

Lead coordination of site visits and planning meetings for team travelling

Design templates for various forms, badges, tent cards, certificates, reports and various other documents

Edit and proof forms and surveys, signs and scientific documents

Gather materials and prepare presentations for leadership meetings and team

Respond to sales calls and solicitation emails

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

4 years of project management and administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Experience working in a variety of administrative systems such as invoices, payment requests, order forms, travel and leave requests, reimbursement, etc.

Working knowledge of financial and accounting procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Suite, SmartSheet and various other database applications

Strong budget management skills

Strong data entry skills

Superior communication and organizational skills

Superior ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in a high-paced work environment

Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines

Ability to attend to detail and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, presenters, etc.

Ability to lift up to 25 lb boxes

Ability and willingness to travel occasionally

Typing speed of 55 wpm

Must possess valid US passport or ability to obtain one

Title:

Conference Services Operations Specialist

Position Location:

Chicago, IL Hybrid/Remote

Full time:

Based on 37.5 hours minimum

Position Grade:

506 Non-Exempt; the pay range for this role is between $32-$37 per hour.

Reports To:

VP, Global Conferences & Events

Who We Are The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website

www.alz.org/jobs

to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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